Unlocking Your Style Potential: How to Break Free from a Style Rut

We’ve all been there—a style rut. It’s that frustrating feeling when you open your closet and feel uninspired by your clothing choices. But fear not! In this blog post, I’ll guide you through practical steps to break free from your style rut and rediscover your unique fashion flair. Get ready to ignite your creativity, boost your confidence, and fall in love with your wardrobe all over again.

How do you know you are in a style rut? 

If you answer yes to any of these then, yes, you are in a style rut. 

• ✅ Do you walk into your closet and feel uninspired and bored? 
• ✅ You have no excitement about getting dressed – your only goal is to not be naked. 
• ✅ You repeat the same outfits over and over and over again
• ✅ You stick to the same style, usually comfortable familiar choices. 
• ✅ You don’t start your day with confidence, ready to conquer your day. 

 If this is you- don’t worry! I am here to help you get unstuck and feeling stylish in no time!

Let’s get into my top 4 tips to get you out of that rut and on your way to your style confidence.

Step number 1: Look for inspiration.

Stop mindlessly scrolling social media ( yup, I see you!) and pull up a Pinterest board that inspires you. Then create your own!  Here is an example of my Pinterest Board “My Style 2023”

Grab that fashion magazine and see what you love. 

Watch Emily in Paris- the fashion there may seem young to you but truly look at how the proportion works, how the pattern mixing works etc. 

Think about ways to elevate your look with accessories or shoes- honestly some of the best dressed, most put together style icons wear great basics with stunning accessories- hello Jennifer Anniston and Amal Clooney. 

Step number 2: Rediscover Your Personal Style

How do you do this? Now that you have inspiration, look at your current clothing collection.  Identify pieces that truly reflect your style and make you feel confident. Click the link to get my Style Personality Quiz to get you started in understanding your style.

How do you do this? Now that you have inspiration, look at your current clothing collection.  Identify pieces that truly reflect your style and make you feel confident.

Step number 3: Declutter

Don’t tune me out now, I promise this is an important part. I have broken it down to an easy, quick process.

*Edit and declutter- Really look through each piece of clothing and determine if it now fits with the inspiration you came up with in the previous step.

*Remove items that no longer fit, are damaged, or don’t align with your style vision. Don’t be afraid to sell or donate items that you can, they will be a blessing to someone else!

Step number 4: Don’t be afraid to ask for help. 

It can be so much easier to have fresh eyes on what you have and there is no shame in sending out a style SOS, especially to me, it’s my superpower! Here are some ways to send out that style sos.

• Hire a professional stylist. ( That’s me:))

As a personal stylist this is my superpower. I am able to see things with a fresh perspective, give you advice on trends and pattern mixing. 

• Explore my virtual styling tools.  Tools like My Private stylist and my style quiz can be helpful for easy wins!  Here is the link to the Video for my
• Check out my DIYStyled ebooks or webinars. Click here for information on all the ways you can get DIYStyled or schedule a FREE coffee chat HERE

Breaking free from a style rut is an empowering journey of self-expression and creativity.

By recognizing the signs, seeking inspiration, and exploring new ideas, you can reignite your passion for fashion and discover a renewed sense of style. Remember to assess your wardrobe, experiment with mix-and-match combinations, and consider seeking professional guidance to enhance your fashion journey. Embrace this opportunity to reinvent yourself, boost your confidence, and have fun along the way. Get ready to step out with style and embrace a new chapter of fashion brilliance!

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